VOTING FAQ

Election Day is Tuesday, May 15

Who can vote in the May 15 election?

Anybody can vote in the May election regardless of party affiliation.You can vote in the Democratic Party Primary if you are a registered Democrat, Republican, or Independent. You can only vote in the Republican Party Primary if you are a registered Republican.

When is the last day I can register to vote?

Your voter registration application must be received or postmarked no later than 30 days before Election Day. The last day to pre-register yourself to vote is April 20. You can still register at the polls on Election Day.

2018 May Election Deadlines

Last Day to Pre-Register to Vote in General Election: Friday, April 20, 2018

Who is eligible to vote in Idaho?

In order to register to vote in Idaho, you must:

Have been a citizen of the United States and resided in Idaho for at least one month before Election Day

Do I need to show my ID to vote?

You are not required to present a photo ID when voting. You can sign a Personal Identification Affidavit and you will be issued a ballot to be tabulated with all other ballots.

All voters who appear at a polling place for the first time must show proof of identification. That means if you voted in Idaho in a previous election, but have moved and are now voting at a new polling location you will be required to show ID and proof of residency at the new polling location.

What form of voter ID can I use to vote?

Forms of photo identification may be any one of the following:

An Idaho driver’s license or Idaho photo identification card.

A U.S. passport or Federal photo identification card.

A tribal photo identification card.

A current student photo ID, issued by an Idaho high school or postsecondary education institution.

A license to carry a concealed weapon issued by a county sheriff in Idaho.

What if I’m a veteran, active member of the military, or civilian traveling or living abroad?

Americans living overseas and in the military who want to vote in their home state must request their ballot every election year even if they are already registered. Democrats Abroad provide assistance for service members, their families, and overseas citizens who want to vote. Click here to get more information.

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